Changelog

This modification includes original content by PG Team as well as adapted work from other authors.

All changes are cumulative and relevant for version 1.5.

Version 1.5 (Coming Soon)

Audio & Radio

  • Switched to VBDec audio decoder for improved compatibility:

    • Music and sounds replaced with original PS2 versions;

  • Fixed radio switching when player controls are disabled;

  • Fixed engine acceleration sound playing after exiting a vehicle.

Interface & Controls

  • Added support for the rear touchpad;

  • Remapped map zoom controls to R1/R2;

  • Removed black border when aiming with the rocket launcher;

  • Increased minimap size by 30%;

  • Removed unused menu items;

  • Added traffic and pedestrian density options to the menu;

  • Added Gamepad Settings section:

    • Reworked control settings menu structure;

    • Updated controller illustrations;

  • Added custom waypoint texture and changed its color;

  • Adjusted auto-aim reticle color;

  • Adjusted menu cursor color.

Graphics & Environment

  • Added seabed under water;

  • Added beta livery for Enforcer (in-game and cutscenes);

  • Fixed visual bugs on map objects (over 60 textures);

  • Fixed a bug where environment geometry disappeared at certain angles;

  • Fixed glass rendering for windows;

  • Removed the Marcos Bistro interior introduced in 1.0 (Portland);

  • Removed the Taxi Depot interior introduced in 1.0 (Portland);

  • Fixed the wooden box texture.

Gameplay & Logic

  • Vehicles and pedestrians no longer disappear off-screen;

  • Replaced old garage door fix in Shoreside Vale with a more stable solution;

  • Fixed a bug where entering boats required pressing the button twice;

  • Fixed jittery vehicle movement at low framerates;

  • Fixed a bug causing the custom waypoint to disappear after loading a save.

Engine

  • Fixed compatibility with PC version save files;

  • Changed game TITLEID to GTA3RT000;

  • Fixed game file path structure;

  • Added file integrity check on PS Vita;

  • Refactored and cleaned up vehicle logic code;

  • Cleaned and fixed the object physics module;

  • Improved car behavior and fixed potential bugs;

  • Fixed an issue where NPC near-ped counters could go negative;

  • Fixed incorrect Z-axis placement after teleportation or cutscenes;

  • Fixed props that lacked collisions due to broken optimization logic.

Other

  • Updated LiveArea assets and in-game manual;

  • Fixed localization files and added missing strings.

Previous versions

Version 1.2

Graphics & Environment

  • Added fingered hand models for Claude and major story characters;

  • Minor bug fixes.

Audio & Radio

  • Fixed Uzi firing sound.

Other

  • Minor updates to the manual.

Version 1.0

Audio & Radio

  • Restored ambient sounds from the PS2 version:

    • Subway and train station announcements;

    • Coastal area ambiance;

    • Ambient sounds near Marcos Bistro;

    • Chinatown market sounds;

    • Rocket launcher reload sound;

  • Restored cut music and radio ads from PS2 version:

    • Tom Novy – Back to The Streets (Head Radio);

    • Conor and Jay – Carry Me Off (Head Radio);

    • Marydancin – Wash Him Off (Lips 106);

    • Gianni Schicchi – O Mio Babbino Caro (Double Clef FM);

    • Restored ads:

      • Ammu-Nation (Head Radio);

      • Army recruitment ads (Head Radio & Lips 106);

      • Reference to Duran Duran restored (Flashback FM);

  • Restored police radio chatter from the PS2 version.

Interface & Controls

  • Replaced weapon icons with PS2-style versions;

  • Added new loading screens;

  • Added HD splash screens;

  • Redesigned main menu;

  • Reworked world and minimap textures;

  • Replaced Uzi texture with beta version;

  • Updated radio station icons;

  • Replaced auto-aim reticle with one similar to LCS;

  • Restored original M16 crosshair.

Graphics & Environment

  • Added vehicles from the Xbox version and 3D engine models;

  • Added beta livery for police car (in-game and cutscenes);

  • Restored gas station from PS2 version (Portland);

  • Fixed garage doors (Shoreside Vale);

  • Reworked tire textures;

  • Replaced DoDo, Train and Ghost models with PS2 versions;

  • Diablos gang vehicles are now repaintable;

  • Reworked and optimized textures and models from Xbox version:

    • Roads, grass, sidewalks, manholes, walls, etc.;

  • Fixed BF Injection rendering for Xbox model;

  • Fixed texture bugs in various Xbox vehicle models;

  • Optimized HD textures:

    • Blood, moon, tire marks, etc.;

  • Fixed and restored missing or broken textures:

    • 3D sphere (Shoreside Vale);

    • Stadium gate (Staunton Island);

    • Graffiti under bridge (Shoreside Vale);

    • Red pattern on lighthouse (Portland);

    • Buoy antenna;

    • Piano keys in Salvatores mansion (Portland);

    • Garage signs in industrial zone (Shoreside Vale);

    • Other minor details;

  • Changed Claude’s default outfit (classic skin still available);

  • Imported timecyc and carcols from the PS2 version.

Gameplay & Logic

  • Changed ammo count per weapon:

    • Pistol: 17, Uzi: 30, Shotgun: 7;

  • Fixed rapid car destruction bug on PS Vita.

Animations

  • Replaced Claude’s animation set with PS2 version;

  • Replaced NPC animations with PS2 versions.

Other

  • Rewritten and expanded in-game manual;

  • Added updated copyright info;

  • Rebuilt and cleaned texture archives;

  • Fixed localization for PS Vita.

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